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A field trip to Carnegie Science Center is a sure way to excite your elementary school students! Use your visit to inspire interest in science or explore a specific topic in one of the packages below – either way, there’s sure to be plenty of learning and fun.
FOCUS: BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
IMAX®:
NEW! The Alps
NEW! Wild Ocean
NEW IN JANUARY! Grand Canyon Adventure
Bugs!
Deep Sea
Dinosaurs Alive!
SEASCAPE AQUARIUM:
Biodiversity SeaScape Tour
Content themes: Plants, Animals, Microorganisms, Ecosystems, Environmental Stewardship
Take a staff-guided tour of our SeaScape Aquarium with a special emphasis on biodiversity. Explore varying types of life, including vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and algae, and discover how ecosystems depend on relationships among a wide variety of species.
SeaScape Aquarium, Capacity: 30
Time Required: 30 minutes
Grades: 3-5
Anchors: S4.B.1.1, S4.B.3.1
Standards: 4.C.1.a, b, 4.C.2.a, 4.C.3.a, b, 4.F.3.a, 4.F.4.a, b (grades K-4);
8.C.2.a, 8.C.2.e, 8.C.3.a, 8.c.3.c,d, 8.c.4.b , 8.C.4.c, 8.C.5.a, b (grades 5-8)
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:
 NEW! Jurassic Pie
Content themes: Plants, Animals, Earth Science, Evolution
Dig in to the tasty history of Pennsylvania dirt! Was your backyard once an ocean floor? Did dinosaurs once prowl in your neighborhood? Come on stage, help “excavate” clues left in the Earth, and learn how plants, animals, and landforms all change over time. Then build a yummy edible dino dirt treat!
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades 1-4
Anchors: S4.D.1.1, S4.B.2.1
Standards: 3.3.4.D, 3.5.4.A
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Content themes: Comparative Anatomy, Osmosis
Unravel the mystery of an ancient frog prince! Journey through the process of mummification and explore amphibian anatomy. This program includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-5
Anchors: S8.B.1.1
Standards: 3.3.7.A
Food Factor
Content themes: Microorganisms, Biology
Learn how good and bad bacteria can affect our health, the conditions bacteria need in which to reproduce, and the science of pasteurization. In a game show format, students will gain an understanding of basic kitchen and food sanitation and safety. Edible prizes included.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades 4-6
Anchors: S4.B.1.1.1, S4.B.1.1.3
Standards: 3.3.4.A, 11.3.6.A, 11.3.6.B, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D, 10.2.6.B
What Animals Eat
Content themes: Plants, Animals, Ecosystems
Which animals belong in the Carnivore Café? How about the Herbivore Eatery? What kind of “eater” are you? Learn what different animals eat in this interactive demonstration that focuses on different types of “eaters” and their habitats. Classify animals based on diet, contrast animals’ diets with your own, and go “grocery shopping” for the different animals that you can meet at Carnegie Science Center.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 40
Time Required: 20 minutes
Grades: PK-1
Anchors: N/A
Standards: S.C.1.1, S.C.1.5, S.C.1.7, S.C.2.1
Undersea Alive!
Content themes: Animals, Ecosystems, Environmental Stewardship
Take a plunge into our sea-sational fashion show to learn about the unique adaptations of underwater organisms. Become a seahorse or a deadly jellyfish to learn how these animals protect themselves from predators.
Science Stage, Capacity: 300
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-3, 4-6
Anchors: S4.B.1.1, S4.B.1.1.4
Standards: 3.3.4.A, 3.3.4.B, 3.3.4.D, 4.7.4.B, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D
Power Planet!
Content themes: Energy, Environmental Stewardship, Chemistry, Geography
Come on stage as we build the energy plant of tomorrow! Explore fossil fuels and climate change through costumes, colorful carbon chemistry, and our 3-D Magic Planet animated globe. Learn how improved fossil fuel technologies, alternate fuels, and conservation all play a role in providing for our future global energy needs. Presented by Consol Energy and CNX Gas.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-5
Anchors: S8.B.3.3, S8.C.2.1, S8.C.2.2
Standards: 4.2.7 A, B, C, 4.3.7. A, B, 4.7.7.C, 4.8.7.A
BUHL DIGITAL DOME SHOWS:
(Capacity 150)
Tissue Engineering for Life: Dr. Allevable’s Unbelievable Laboratory
Content themes: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology
Explore how doctors are using the revolutionary new technology of tissue engineering to heal diseased and damaged tissue and using cell replication to heal bones and heart muscles. Students will learn about the structures in a living cell.
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6
Anchors: S4.A.3.1, S.4.A.3.2, S.4.A.3.3, S.4.B.1.1, S.4.B.2.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
CLASSROOM BLASTS:
(Capacity: 30; Time Required: 45 minutes)
Our Changing Weather
Learn to predict changes in temperature and pressure with amazing “cool” experiments.
Grade: K
Anchors: S4.D.2.1
Standards: 3.5.4.C
Fly Away
Investigate life cycles, bird migration, and patterns in nature.
Grade: K
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 3.3.4.A, 3.1.4.C
Life in the Desert
Experience habitats, adaptation, and camouflage.
Grades: 1-2
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 3.3.4.A, 3.3.4.B, 3.3.4.C
Worms
Find out how these recyclers and composters keep our soil healthy.
Grades: 3-4
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 3.3.4.A
Weather, Water, & Wind
Make forecasting instruments to learn about weather predictions and patterns.
Grades: 3-4
Standards: S4.A.2.1, S4.D.1.3
Anchors: 3.2.4.C, 3.2.4.D
Water Woes
Investigate sources of water contamination using pH testing.
Grades 3-4
Standards: S4.D.2.1
Anchors: 3.5.4.C
How Big is Your Ecology Footprint?
Learn about other cultures as you investigate ways to lessen human impact on our ecosystem.
Grades 5-6
Anchors: S8.B.3.3, S8.C.2.1, S8.C.2.2
Standards: 3.2.7.C, 3.8.7.A, 3.8.7.B
SPECIAL EVENT:
Stormfest
Why is the sky blue? Can an earthquake happen in Pittsburgh? How does GPS really work? Is there weather in space? Explore the Earth sciences – geography, geology, meteorology, and more – at StormFest, an educational festival designed in partnership with California University of Pennsylvania. Interact with Cal U students and faculty and other professionals in the fields of geography, geology, meteorology, and other geosciences. You can also check out weather-related IMAX® films Activities meet Earth & Space Science national science content standards. Included in an Explore Field Trip on select dates.
Grade: 1+
Dates: January 30-31, 2009
FOCUS: SPORTS & HEALTH
IMAX®:
NEW! The Alps
NEW! Grand Canyon Adventure
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:
Tour de Fruit
Content themes: Human Body, Health, Energy
What’s the best way to keep your body healthy? Nutrition and exercise! We turn your favorite fruits into delicious and nutritious smoothies using super-cold liquid nitrogen. Learn about the varying nutritional value of fruit and how each helps our bodies. How much pedaling will it take to burn the calories on our Tour de Fruit bike? Presented by UPMC Health Plan.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-3
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 10.1.3.B, 10.1.3.C, 10.1.3.D, 10.4.3.C, 11.3.3.B, 11.3.3.C, 11.3.3.E, 1.6.3.A, 1.6.3.D, 3.4.4.B
Food Factor
Content themes: Microorganisms, Biology
Learn how good and bad bacteria can affect our health, the conditions bacteria need in which to reproduce, and the science of pasteurization. In a game show format, students will gain an understanding of basic kitchen and food sanitation and safety. Edible prizes included.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades 4-6
Anchors: S4.B.1.1.1, S4.B.1.1.3
Standards: 3.3.4.A, 11.3.6.A, 11.3.6.B, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D, 10.2.6.B
Dr. Payne’s Hideous Brain
Content themes: Brain, Human Body
Discover the composition of the human brain in this deliciously gross live demonstration! Learn the names and functions of the cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla, and corpus collosum, and the building blocks of brain matter. The show ends with a sample of our gelatin brain model!
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 10.1.6.B, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D
BUHL DIGITAL DOME:
(Capacity 150)
Tissue Engineering for Life: Dr. Allevable’s Unbelievable Laboratory
Content themes: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology
Explore how doctors are using the revolutionary new technology of tissue engineering to heal diseased and damaged tissue. Students will learn about the structures in a living cell and how these structures enable the system to function as a whole.
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6
Anchors: .S4.A.3.1, S.4.A.3.2, S.4.A.3.3, S.4.B.1.1, S.4.B.2.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
SPECIAL TOURS:
Heinz Field
This tour is a sports enthusiast’s dream. Heinz Field is the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers football teams. Tours give the opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of the Coca-Cola Great Hall, Club Lounges, Luxury Suites, Press Box, South Plaza, the playing field, and much more. Included is a Teacher Activity Guide with football-related class activities designed by The Pro Football Hall of Fame and an educational advisory panel.
Dates: April through October, Monday through Friday from 9am--2pm. Dates and times subject to availability. Advance registration required.
FOCUS: ASTRONOMY
IMAX®:
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon.
LIVE DEMONSTRATION:
It Came From Outer Space
Content themes: Solar System, Materials Science, Technological Innovation
Blast off to the final frontier! Your mission to the International Space Station is packed with our most popular demonstrations. Come on stage and see if you have “the right stuff” to live and work in microgravity. Take a peek at technologies that have “come from outer space” into our everyday lives. With explosive hydrogen fireballs, vision-altering goggles, and more.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6
Anchors: S4.A.1.1, S4.A.1.3, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.7.A, 3.4.7.D, 3.6.7.D, 3.8.7.B
BUHL DIGITAL DOME:
(Capacity: 150)
The Sky Above Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Content themes: Solar System
Explore familiar objects in the sky with Mister Rogers and your favorite characters from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Time Required: 20 minutes
Grades: PK-1
Anchors: S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S4.C.1.1, S4.C.2.1. S4.C.3.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5
The Little Star That Could
Content themes: Solar System, Stars & Galaxies
Learn about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars as you try to discover the identity of a very special yellow star.
Time required: 38 minutes
Grades: 1-3
Anchors: S4.C.1.1, S4.C.2.1, S4.C.3.1, S4.D.1.1, S4.D.1.3, S4.D.2.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3. 8
Circus in the Stars
Content themes: Solar System, Stars & Galaxies
Using the Big Top as the backdrop, tour the constellations. Watch as major seasonal star patterns are transformed into their circus counterparts. Learn about the structure, formation, and life cycle of stars as they discover the familiar patterns of stars in the night sky.
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 3, Level One; 4-6, Level Two
Anchors: S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.2
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4
The Christmas Star
Content themes: Stars & Galaxies
In this wondrous holiday tradition, students will learn about the structure, formation, and life cycle of stars and discover the familiar patterns of stars in the night sky.
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-3, Level One; 4-6, Level Two
Anchors: S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S4.C.1.1, S4.C.2.1, S4.C.3.1,
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.8, 7.1, 7.2, 8.4
Zeke’s Dazzling Sky
Content themes: Solar System
Join Zeke, the friendly alien, as you look closely at the daytime and nighttime skies and sing songs about the weather, stars, and rainbows.
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: PK, Level One; 1-2, Level Two
Anchors: S4.A.3.1, S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S.4.C.1.1, S.4.C.2.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Revealing the Universe
Content themes: Stars & Galaxies, Technology
Take an exciting journey of discovery through a remarkable blend of science, art, and entertainment that dramatically communicates the latest breakthroughs in our quest to understand the universe.
Time Required: 30 minutes
Grades: 4-6, Level One
Anchors: S4.A.3.1, S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S4.C.1.1, S4.C.2.1, S4.C.3.1
Standards: 3.1.3.2, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8
Navigating with Lewis and Clark
Content themes: Stars & Galaxies, Navigation, History
Discover the first great scientific expeditions of our young nation as we explore how Lewis and Clark used both the day and night sky to find their way in the wilderness. Students will learn about the patterns of Earth’s movement, rotation, and revolution.
Time Required: 35 minutes
Grades: 4-6, Level One
Anchors: S4.A.3.1, S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S4.B.3.1, S4.B.3.3, S4.C.1.1, S4.D.1.2, S4.D.1.3
Far Out Space Places
Content Themes: Solar System, Space Exploration
Take a virtual vacation as you visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune, and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts.
Time required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6, Level One
Anchors: S4.A.3.1, S4.A.3.2, S4.A.3.3, S4.C.1.1, S4.C.2.1, S4.C.3.1
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Content themes: Celestial Patterns, Solar System, Stars & Galaxies, Regional Science
Take a live, guided tour through the current night sky. Learn how to locate the planets and constellations in your own backyard, as well as basic astronomical concepts like the phases of the Moon. It’s a dazzling, up-to-the-minute display of the cosmos.
Time required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6, Level One
Anchors: S.4.A.3.2
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.4
A Traveler’s Guide to Mars
Content themes: Solar System, Space Exploration, Earth
Journey to the once-mysterious surface of the Red Planet, Mars. Get a sneak peek at research that will pave the way for a human expedition to this world. Compare and contrast the geological and watery pasts of Earth and Mars in a search for evidence that microbiotic life may have evolved on Mars in the past.
Time required: 30 minutes
Grades: 4-6, Level One
Anchors: S4.A.1.3, S4.A.3.1, S4.A.3.2, S4.B.2.1, S4.C.1.1
S4.D.1.1, S4.D.1.3
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
SPECIAL TOURS:
Allegheny Observatory
Learn about the history of astronomy education in Pittsburgh as you tour this working astronomical research laboratory with a specially-trained staff member from the Buhl Digital Dome.
Maximize your transportation dollars by using the same transportation that brings you to Carnegie Science Center to continue your journey to Allegheny Observatory, which is located about 15 minutes north of the Science Center.
Capacity: 40
Time Required: 90 minutes
Grades: 4 and up
Price: Students: $2, Adults: free
FOCUS: PHYSICAL SCIENCES
IMAX®:
NEW! The Alps
NEW! Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:
Exploration Station, Jr.
Content themes: Animals, experimentation, ecosystems, water, machines
Students in preschool through kindergarten will enjoy using machines in the ball factory, watching animals, building structures in the construction zone, and manipulating water.
4th Floor Exhibit Gallery, Capacity: 40
Time Required: 45 minutes
Grades: PK-K
Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7
What’s That Sound?
Content theme: Sound
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker® and enjoy the musical tones of a steel drum.
Science Stage, Capacity: 50
Time Required: 15 minutes
Grades: PK
Anchors: N/A
Standards: 3.4G, H
Fruit Flambé
Content themes: Chemistry, Energy
Enjoy edible solutions as we flame various fruits and explore the chemistry of fire. Learn the three components of fire and the nature of its chemical reaction, then delve into mixture vs. solution chemistry. The fiery finish has some lip-smacking results.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-5
Anchors: S4.C.1.1.1, S4.C.1.1.2
Standards: 3.4.4.A, 3.4.7.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D
Frankenscience
Content themes: Energy, Electricity, Technology
This hair-raising demonstration will spark your imagination! Journey into the legend of Frankenstein as you investigate the history of electricity. Feel the zap of electricity from our Van De Graaff generator and witness the power of one million volts of electricity as you discuss the benefits and pitfalls of technological innovation. Beware! The end is frightfully fun.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-5
Anchors: S.4.A.1.1, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.B, 3.6.7.A, 3.8.7.C
Light Fantastic
Content themes: Light, Chemistry
Discover the dazzling science of light! This illuminating show features rainbows, lasers, and things that glow in the dark.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 2-6
Anchors: S4.A.13, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.B
Plant Pop
Content themes: States of Matter
Can our pop-can lid withstand the pressure of our fizzy soda! We’ll prove that carbon dioxide takes up more room as a gas than as a solid. Students learn about the process of sublimation and the difference between density and volume, with a serving of botany on the side.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 3-5
Anchors: S4.A.1.3, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5, D
Meringue Madness
Content themes: Chemistry, States of Matter
Eggs-plore the wonders of protein chemistry! We coagulate globular proteins (egg whites) into light and fluffy meringue. Students learn about the behavior of proteins in response to temperature, agitation, and acid. Enjoy a meringue treat at the end.
Kitchen Theater, Capacity: 75
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-5
Anchors: S8.A.1.1.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S4.C.1.1.1
Standards: 3.2.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.4.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D
NEW IN JANUARY! Wheel of Science
Content themes: Energy, Physics, Biological Adaptation, Information Technology
Spin the Wheel of Science and you could be the next on stage. Take flight, conduct a symphony, explore animal adaptations, investigate the laws of motion, decode the secrets of DNA, or discover how cell phones work.
Science Stage, Capacity: 300
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-6
Anchors: S8.B.1.1, S8.C.3.1
Standards: 3.3.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.7.C, 3.6.4.B, 3.7.4.C
NEW IN MARCH! Legends of Fire
Content themes: Earth, Energy, Technology
The power of fire is revealed with explosive chemistry, colorful fireworks, and red hot molten metal poured before your eyes! Explore volcanoes, wildfires, and the surface of the Sun on our 3-D Magic Planet. Learn about fire safety and the role of fire in industry, transportation, and the environment.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-5
Anchors: S8.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.7.A, 3.4.7.B, 3.8.7.B
CLASSROOM BLASTS:
(Capacity: 30, Time Required: 45 minutes)
Lift, Squeeze, Stretch, & Twist
Learn how toys generate energy and how forces can change their movement.
Grade K
Anchors: S4.A.1.2, S4C.1.1, S4D.1.3
Standards: 3.4.4.A, 3.2.4.B
Batteries, Bulbs, & Wires
Experience the flow of energy by creating electrical systems with blades, lights, and motors.
Grades: 1-2
Anchors: S.4.A.1.1, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.B, 3.6.7.A, 3.8.7.C
Chemical Concoctions
What is chemistry, anyway? Stir up some science and create concoctions to take home.
Grades: 1-2
Anchors: S8.A.1.1.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S4.C.1.1.1
Standards: 3.2.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.4.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D
Transformers
Make a working speaker to investigate electricity, magnetism, and sound.
Grades 3-4
Anchors: S.4.A.1.1, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.B, 3.6.7.A, 3.8.7.C
Chemistry in a Bag
Conduct simple experiments that produce exciting changes in color and temperature.
Grades: 3-4
Anchors: S8.A.1.1.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S4.C.1.1.1
Standards: 3.2.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.4.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D
Gyroscopes & Hovercrafts
Discover first-hand the effect of forces on movement, speed, and direction.
Grade: 5
Anchors: S.4.A.1.1, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.4.B, 3.6.7.A, 3.8.7.C
Chemical Creations
Use chemicals in experiments to test your powers of observation and prediction.
Grade: 5
Anchors: S8.A.1.1.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S4.C.1.1.1
Standards: 3.2.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.4.A, 1.6.5.A, 1.6.5.D, 1.6.8.A, 1.6.8.D
SPECIAL EVENTS:
ChemFest
Inspire the next generation of chemists with ChemFest, Carnegie Science Center’s celebration of National Chemistry Week. The exciting hands-on presentations and demonstrations increase awareness and interest in everyday chemistry. Your students are introduced to the chemistry of sports and sporting equipment. Included in an Explore! Field Trip on select dates.
Grade: 5+
Dates: October 24-25, 2008
FOCUS: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
IMAX®:
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:
Power Planet!
Content themes: Earth, Electricity, Energy, History of Science & Technology, Environment
Come on stage as we build the energy plant of tomorrow! Explore fossil fuels and climate change through costumes, colorful carbon chemistry, and our 3-D Magic Planet animated globe. Learn how improved fossil fuel technologies, alternate fuels, and conservation all play a role in providing for our future global energy needs. Presented by Consol Energy and CNX Gas.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-5
Anchors: S8.B.3.3, S8.C.2.1, S8.C.2.2
Standards: 4.2.7.A, B, C, 4.3.7. A, B, 4.7.7.C, 4.8.7.A
It Came from Outer Space
Content themes: Materials Science, Technological Innovation, Solar System
Blast off to the International Space Station! From rocket fuel chemistry to explosive hydrogen fireballs, you’ll find out how physical science principles are used to create products that launch people into space and have uses here on Earth.
Works Theater, Capacity: 200
Time required: 25 minutes
Grades: 4-6
Anchors: S4.A.1.1, S4.A.1.3, S4.C.1.1
Standards: 3.4.7.A, 3.4.7.D, 3.6.7.D, 3.8.7.B
NEW IN JANUARY! Wheel of Science
Content themes: Physics, Biology, States of Matter, Technology
Spin the Wheel of Science and you could be the next on stage. Take flight, conduct a symphony, explore animal adaptations, investigate the laws of motion, decode the secrets of DNA, or discover how cell phones work.
Science Stage, Capacity: 300
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-6
Anchors: S8.B.1.1, S8.C.3.1
Standards: 3.3.7.A, 3.4.7.A, 3.4.7.C, 3.6.4.B, 3.7.4.C
NEW IN JANUARY! Robot Revue
Content themes: Robotics, Technology
What tools and accessories do robots need to think, sense, and act in human-esque ways? Dress up during our robot fashion show. This cutting-edge show is an interactive “build-a-bot” workshop that will take you from the frontiers of space to the future of medicine.
Science Stage, Capacity: 300
Time Required: 25 minutes
Grades: 1-6
Anchors: S4.A.1.1, S4.A.2.2
Standards: 3.6.4.B, 3.7.4.A, 3.8.4.B
BUHL DIGITAL DOME:
Laser Magic
Content themes: Light, Technology
Treat your group to an informative and dynamic demonstration of the technology behind laser light. From DVD players to dental drills to the barcodes used on products, lasers play an important part in our daily lives. This show concludes with an educational laser light extravaganza that you won't soon forget.
Capacity: 150
Time Required: 40 minutes
Grade: 4-6
Anchors: S.4.2.2, S.4.C.1.1, S.4.C.2.1,
Standards: 3.6, 3.7
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Engineer the Future
Build a balloon rocket or design the perfect superball as you inspire the next generation of engineers! Meet hundreds of volunteer engineers from corporations, societies, and universities who will introduce you to the science and technology of engineering through fun and exciting hands-on activities. Don’t miss the rousing robotic car race! Included in an Explore! Field Trip on these dates.
Grade: 5+
Dates: February 20-21, 2009
SciTech Days
Inspire young minds as they meet dozens of scientists and regional innovators in a fun, dynamic atmosphere. Students get their SciTech passports stamped by talking with experts and participating in hands-on experiments in the fields of biotech, nanotech, infotech, environmental technology, advanced materials, and robotics. Included in an Explore! field trip on these dates.
Grade: 5+
Dates: November 11-12, 2008, and March 10-11, 2009
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